The Diamond vs. The Hangman headlines June 27 UFC Fight Night
The UFC’s June 27th Fight Night will be headlined by a five ten lightweight match-up.
Dustin Poirier a Louisiana native returns to the octagon for the first tine since a failed attempt to become lightweight champion at UFC 242. The loss ended a a six-fight unbeaten streak that included knockouts of Justin Gaethje & Eddie Alvarez. New Zealand’s Hooker has won seven of his last eight fights. In his first UFC main event in February “The Hangman” went five-round with Paul Felder. Winning the decision in what is a fight of the year candidate.
The co-main event is a welterweight match-up between Mikey Gall & “Platinum” Mike Perry. Also at middleweight former LFA champions clash as Ian Heinisch makes a quick turnaround to take on Brendan Allen.
UFC Fight Night Poirier vs. Hooker takes place is n June 27th at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Main Card (ESPN/ESPN+)
- Lightweight about: Dustin Poirier (25-6) vs. Dan Hooker (20-8)
- Welterweight Bout: Mickey Gall (6-2) vs. Mike Perry (13-6)
- Middleweight Bout: Brendan Allen (14-3) vs. Ian Heinisch (14-3)
- Heavyweight Bout: Maurice Greene (8-4) vs. Gian Villante (17-11)
- Women’s Bantamweight Bout: Aspen Ladd (9-1) vs. Sara McMann (12-5)
Prelim Card (on ESPN/ESPN+ )
- Women’s Flyweight Bout: Viviane Araujo (8-2) vs. Jennifer Maia (17-6-1)
- Lightweight Bout: Luis Pena (8-2) vs. Khama Worthy (15-6)
- Heavyweight Bout: Tanner Boser (17-6-1) vs. Philipe Lins (14-4)
- Women’s Strawweight Bout: Alexa Grasso (11-3) vs. Ji Yeon Kim (9-2-2)
- 150 lbs Cathweight about: Kyle Nelson (13-3) vs. Sean Woodson (7-0)
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